Nikolai Arsyutin
Nikolai Arsyutin is a member of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Recently, he has been in the news for criticizing Article 608 of the Administrative Code, which imposes severe penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or toxic substances. Arsyutin argued that the law is one of the harshest in the world, leading to significant economic consequences for many citizens, particularly those working in transportation-related jobs. He has called for a reevaluation of the sanctions to consider the severity of offenses and to align Kazakhstan’s laws with more flexible international standards.
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Kazakhstan· 2025-11-09
Deputy Nikolai Arsyutin criticized the article 608 of the Administrative Code, calling it one of the harshest in the world.
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Deputy Nikolai Arsyutin called for a reduction in the punishment for drunk driving, describing the current penalties as some of the harshest in the world.
150 погибших за 2 года: действительно ли нужно смягчать наказание пьяным водителям?: 21 февраля 2025, 07:21Kazakhstan· 2025-02-21
Deputy Nikolai Arsyutin called for a reduction in the punishment for drunk driving.
Смягчить наказание за пьяную езду: в Сенате высказались о спорном предложении: Вчера, 11:52Kazakhstan· 2025-02-21Nikolai Arsyutin criticized the harsh penalties outlined in Article 608 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
Дело Перизат Кайрат и “самое жесткое“ наказание. О главном в Казахстане сегодня: 19 февраля 2025, 20:11Kazakhstan· 2025-02-19
Nikolai Arsyutin criticized the article 608 of the Administrative Code of Kazakhstan, calling it one of the harshest sanctions in the world.
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Одно из самых жестких наказаний в мире нашли в казахстанском законе: 19 февраля 2025, 12:04Kazakhstan· 2025-02-19